Virtual Dance

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Performing Arts Calendar

Visit the Performing Arts at Iowa calendar to view all upcoming performing arts events happening across our vibrant and creative campus.

Upcoming Department of Dance events

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Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting

Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Hillcrest Hall
This exciting initiative aims to plant 4,000 native tree saplings and shrubs using the Miyawaki Method, a technique for densely planting native trees to create bio-diverse and self-sustaining forests.Getting There:The planting will take place on the northeast side of Hillcrest Residence Hall, east of Lot 13.Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation or carpooling.Lot 13: 25 public spots available after 4:30 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends.Lot 14: Public parking available...
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Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Hillcrest Hall
This exciting initiative aims to plant 4,000 native tree saplings and shrubs using the Miyawaki Method, a technique for densely planting native trees to create bio-diverse and self-sustaining forests.Getting There:The planting will take place on the northeast side of Hillcrest Residence Hall, east of Lot 13.Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation or carpooling.Lot 13: 25 public spots available after 4:30 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends.Lot 14: Public parking available...
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Miyawaki Forest Community Celebration

Friday, May 2, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Hillcrest Hall
Join us to dedicate our newly planted Miyawaki Forest! After the final tree is planted, explore the budding forest, enjoy music by Orion Orrico, and participate in a community sing led by Lyndsey Scott. Let's come together to honor this green space and our community effort to bring it to life.CelebrationFriday, May 24:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Special ProgrammingMusic by Orion Orrico, 5:00 p.m.Community Sing led by Lyndsey Scott, 5:15 p.m.
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Dance BFA Concert

Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
BFA ConcertAll performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Digital Graffiti showing

Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:15pm
Theatre Building
The world has seen the dazzling delights of digital artwork projection mapped onto some of the most iconic buildings: the Empire State Building, the Sidney Opera House... even our own Old Capitol! Now you can see the Theatre Arts building come to life with digital art made by students in the new UI course, Digital Graffiti.The art of projection mapping is a growing sector in public art and engagement. Many cities are eager to engage their communities and shine light onto the facades of their...
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Dance BFA Concert

Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
BFA ConcertAll performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Digital Graffiti showing

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:15pm
Theatre Building
The world has seen the dazzling delights of digital artwork projection mapped onto some of the most iconic buildings: the Empire State Building, the Sidney Opera House... even our own Old Capitol! Now you can see the Theatre Arts building come to life with digital art made by students in the new UI course, Digital Graffiti.The art of projection mapping is a growing sector in public art and engagement. Many cities are eager to engage their communities and shine light onto the facades of their...
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Dance BFA Concert

Saturday, May 10, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
BFA ConcertAll performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Youth Ballet and Community Dance School 2025 Spring Concert

Friday, May 16, 2025 7:00pm
Space Place Theater
This year, the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School’s annual spring concert will bring favorite childhood stories to life with the new original production Fairy Tales: Stone Soup & Mother Goose. Live piano illuminates the dance with compositions by Edvard Greig and Maurice Ravel.Each annual spring concert provides a window into dancers' progression as they develop skills and artistry from Pre-Ballet at age 6 through upper-level Ensemble and beyond. Essential to their dance education...
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Youth Ballet and Community Dance School 2025 Spring Concert

Saturday, May 17, 2025 2:00pm
Space Place Theater
This year, the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School’s annual spring concert will bring favorite childhood stories to life with the new original production Fairy Tales: Stone Soup & Mother Goose. Live piano illuminates the dance with compositions by Edvard Greig and Maurice Ravel.Each annual spring concert provides a window into dancers' progression as they develop skills and artistry from Pre-Ballet at age 6 through upper-level Ensemble and beyond. Essential to their dance education...

Upcoming events for dance concert attendance

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Dance BFA Concert

Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
BFA ConcertAll performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Dance BFA Concert

Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
BFA ConcertAll performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Dance BFA Concert

Saturday, May 10, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
BFA ConcertAll performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.